STARscanner

STARscanner

Clinical Orthotic Consultants

6/27/2006

Hello,
 
I am seriously considering purchasing/leasing a STARscanner for my
facility. I have read and heard all about the benefits of the device.
I am looking to hear about your experiences with the device, both
positive and negative. Outside of the price tag, one of my biggest
fears is the loss of control by using central fabrication. I have been
fabricating and fitting plagio helmets for 4 years now, doing everything
out of my facility, where I have ultimate control over the fit and
function of the device. Obviously they are successful, but comments on
this would be appreciated.
 
Also, I am curious about how much the scanner is used for pre-helmet
tracking. I see several families at 5 months of age, and they tell me
it is getting better, but they never took pictures, and improvement is
hard to track. I can see a need to scan kids at 3 months to get a
baseline, then again at 4 and 5 months to see if it actually is
improving. Are people doing this? If so, how do you bill for your
time?
 
Any input would be appreciated and responses will be posted unless you
ask me not to post.
 
Thank you,
 
 
Derek Kozar M.Sc., C.O.(c)
Certified Orthotist
Clinical Orthotic Consultants of Windsor, Inc.
410-3200 Deziel Dr.
Windsor, ON
N8W 5K8
519-944-8340 p
519-944-8360 f